In the bustling, grim surroundings of Execution Dock in London, an infamous pirate named Captain William Kidd faced his ultimate fate. Accused of piracy and murder, Kidd was notorious across the seven seas, and his trial had attracted attention far and wide. On that fateful day in 1701, the crowd was massive, hungry for the spectacle of justice. As the noose was placed around Kidd's neck, the air was tense with anticipation. But as the floor dropped beneath him, so did the rope, frayed and weak,